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Baena criticises Mourinho over refereeing row

Source
인터풋볼Korean press
By
신동훈 기자
Published

Key points

  • Baena hits out at Mourinho after Madrid derby, says manager failed to accept defeat
  • Mourinho presented photos of Romero and Lee Kang-in incidents at press conference
  • Simeone also criticises Mourinho, says managers must respect boundaries

Summary

Baena has directly criticised Mourinho following the Madrid derby refereeing controversy. In an interview with Spanish media outlet Telemadrid, Baena said the photos Mourinho presented at his post-match press conference "looked like venting" and suggested that "if the situation had been reversed, the refereeing row wouldn't have blown up like this."

Simeone also took issue with Mourinho's conduct, emphasising that managers must respect boundaries given the attention and influence their position commands. Atlético Madrid's camp is rallying around Lee Kang-in as they respond to the controversy.

Original headline

"패배해 화풀이하는 것 같아"...절친은 다르네! 바에나, 기자회견서 이강인 직접 저격한 무리뉴 비판

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